Top of the tables: Who are the top international defensive prospects?
WITH the three major netball competitions – Suncorp Super Netball (SSN), ANZ Premiership and Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) – done and dusted for the year, it is time to delve into the top prospects from around the grounds. In our next edition, Draft Central will look into the most threatening defenders from the three major competitions […]
What player changes could we see amongst SSN clubs?
WITH the 2021 free agency period officially open for business today, we pose the question of what kind of players each of the eight Suncorp Super Netball clubs need ahead of season 2022. The Vixens are the easiest club to spot the hole in, with the goal attack position the clear area to switch up […]
2021 SSN: Season review – Melbourne Vixens
THE 2021 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season has come to a close with the focus now on the off-season and next year. Draft Central takes a look at each teams respective season with the first team under the microscope the Melbourne Vixens. Ladder: 8th Win-loss: 2-12 Percentage: 86% It was always going to be a […]
Queensland Firebirds end their season on a high against struggling Vixens
WITH both sides unable to make Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) finals it was a matter of pride as the Queensland Firebirds just snuck over the line against the Melbourne Vixens (62-58). It was a see-sawing battle to say the least as they traded the lead back and forth credit to the high intensity out on […]
2021 SSN Preview: Round 14
THE dust from Round 13 of Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) action has barely settled, and seven of the eight teams are raring to go again in the final round of the home and away season. While Collingwood Magpies’ season officially came to a close on Tuesday night, and the remainder of the bottom four in […]
Thunderbirds deal Vixens first SSN wooden spoon
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds made it two from two over the reigning premiers on Monday night, claiming a nine-goal victory (59-50) in a somewhat scrappy affair to hand the Melbourne Vixens the 2021 wooden spoon. Played in front of no crowds once more due to COVID-19 restrictions in Queensland, the Vixens were unable to recover from […]
GIANTS fire against struggling Melbourne Vixens
IN a battle of first versus last it was the GIANTS that cruised to victory over the Melbourne Vixens by nine goals, 54-45. Although it took a while for the GIANTS to kick into gear, once they did the Vixens struggled to combat the pressure both in attack and defence. The GIANTS came out with […]
2021 SSN Round 12 preview
AFTER a week off given continued COVID-19 restrictions, Round 12 of the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) returns in what is going to be a condensed final couple of weeks of netball action. The finals are just around the corner and with the top four still not set, every win counts. Collingwood Magpies vs. NSW Swifts […]
Fever claim grudge match over Vixens in Queensland
ONE of the rivalries of the season between the two 2020 Suncorp Super Netball grand finalists was made much bigger a couple of weeks ago as the Round 8 Clash between the West Coast Fever and Melbourne Vixens was postponed due to stringent Western Australia border restrictions, as the New South Wales COVID situation worsened. […]
Pies make it two from two in Melbourne Derby
THE Magpies claimed the Melbourne Derby bragging rights albeit in Adelaide with a narrow four goal win over the Vixens (52-48). It was blow for blow until the final few minutes of the fourth quarter where the Pies managed to put their footdown and keep their slim finals chance alive. Early hands to ball from […]
